Biotoxin affects shellfish harvesting in Oregon, Washington – OPB’s Think Out Loud

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The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Oregon Department of Agriculture recently announced the closure of mussel harvesting throughout the entire Oregon coast. The agencies also announced closures for razor and bay clam harvesting along parts of the Oregon coast.

In Washington, officials have also closed recreational harvesting for some shellfish, including clams, oysters and mussels.

Agencies are checking for a marine biotoxin which can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning.

Source: Biotoxin affects shellfish harvesting in Oregon, Washington – OPB